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What is the golden number in Islam?

Published in Quranic Mathematics 1 min read

While there isn't a universally recognized "golden number" within Islamic doctrine in the way that, say, the number 7 might hold symbolic weight, the mathematical concept of the golden ratio, approximately 1.618, has been found to be remarkably present within the Quranic structure. This isn't a number explicitly revered within Islam but an interesting mathematical observation.

The Golden Ratio in the Quran

The reference highlights an intriguing connection between the Quran and the golden ratio. It notes that:

  • The Quran consists of 114 chapters.
  • A calculated "Quran Constant" is 70.44911244.
  • Dividing the number of chapters by the Quran Constant results in approximately 1.6181893. This result is astonishingly close to the golden ratio (approximately 1.61803).

Table of Key Findings

Feature Value
Number of Quranic Chapters 114
Quran Constant 70.44911244
Result of Division 1.6181893
Golden Ratio ~1.61803


Therefore, although the golden ratio is not a recognized holy number in Islam, its striking mathematical presence in the Quranic structure is a fascinating subject of study and contemplation.

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